Reports

BANGKOK, 4 September 2009 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has warned provinces in the northeast and eastern regions to be wary of heavy rain and possible flash floods during this period. The Meteorological Department has issued an official warning to the…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Melting Himalayan glaciers and other climate change impacts pose a direct threat to the water and food security of more than 1.6 billion people in South Asia, according to preliminary findings of a new study financed…

An understanding between the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Environment and development partners on ways to address climate change challenges Purpose This compact commits the undersigned to a set of principles to guide how development partners will support the government of Nepal…

South Asia is endowed with great rivers, which are the lifelines of the regional economy. - Impacts of climate change are shared by many countries across the Himalaya Region. - Regional cooperation can play a key role in adaptation and development…

Introduction Myanmar is exposed to multiple natural hazards which include Cyclone, Storm surge, Floods, Landslide, Earthquake, Tsunami, Drought, Fire and Forest Fire. Its coastal regions are exposed to cyclones, storm surges and tsunamis while major parts…

Executive Summary In February and March 2009, Oxfam conducted interviews in rural communities in three ecological zones (Terai, Hills and Mountains) and in the Mid and Far Western Development Regions to capture a snapshot of how climate change is already…

Poor crop yields, water shortages and more extreme temperatures are pushing rural villagers closer to the brink as climate change grips Nepal, according to a new report launched by the international aid agency Oxfam. In the report, "Even the Himalayas Have…

More than 200,000 civilians in central Mindanao are still vulnerable to abuses despite the recent ceasefire between the Philippine army and the insurgent Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), warned Amnesty International in a new report published on Tuesday. The report,…

The Australian Government will provide approximately Php123 million for three new projects that will further strengthen the Philippines' capacity to adapt to effects of climate change and reduce the risks of natural disasters, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith…

Too few ordinary Afghans are benefiting from international aid efforts in their country, with a third of the population at risk of hunger, international aid agency Oxfam warned today. The agency said although billions of pounds have been given to…